“Abandon prematurely, as a mission” crossword clue
Answer
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•••••ABORT
Reveal the answer to see why it works and where this clue has appeared before.ABORT is the answer to the New York Times crossword clue “Abandon prematurely, as a mission”. It was last seen in the puzzle of May 5, 2026, where it runs at 69 Across and fills 5 squares. It crosses 5 other entries in that grid — those are listed below and are the quickest way to confirm the letters you already have.
Crossing entries
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